‘Admirals’ by Michael Chabon

Admirals by Michael Chabon, 1987

May 20, 2024May 19, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, Admiral, American lit, American literature, analysis, Annapolis, criticism, fiction, Maryland, Michael Chabon, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Colonel’s Daughter’ by Robert Coover

The Colonel’s Daughter by Robert Coover, 2013

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Robert Coover, short stories, The Colonel's Daughter Leave a comment

‘Five Weddings’ by Kevin Maloney

Five Weddings by Kevin Maloney, 2022

May 18, 2024May 19, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, COVID-19, criticism, fiction, Five Weddings, Kevin Maloney, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Breaking Up Of The Winships’ by James Thurber

The Breaking Up Of The Winships by James Thurber, 1936

May 17, 2024May 19, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, Donald Duck, fiction, James Thurber, New York City, short stories, The Breaking Up Of The Winships Leave a comment

‘The Ends’ by Peter Ho Davies

The Ends by Peter Ho Davies, 2002

May 16, 2024May 19, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, English lit, English literature, fiction, Holocaust, Peter Ho Davies, short stories, The Ends, World War II Leave a comment

‘William Wei’ by Amie Barrodale

William Wei by Amie Barrodale, 2011

May 15, 2024May 5, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, Amie Barrodale, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, William Wei Leave a comment

‘Martha, Martha’ by Zadie Smith

Martha, Martha by Zadie Smith, 2003

May 14, 2024May 5, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, 9/11, analysis, Boston, criticism, English lit, English literature, fiction, Martha Martha, Massachusetts, short stories, Zadie Smith Leave a comment

‘Making Friends’ by Joy Williams

Making Friends by Joy Williams, 1981

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‘You Are Not Alone’ by Vauhini Vara

You Are Not Alone by Vauhini Vara, 2009

May 12, 2024May 11, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, A Girl Turns Ten, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Florida, Orlando, short stories, Vauhini Vara, You Are Not Alone Leave a comment

‘This Is Salvaged’ by Vauhini Vara

This Is Salvaged by Vauhini Vara, 2018

May 11, 2024May 10, 2024 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, A Confederacy Of Dunces, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Seattle, short stories, This Is Salvaged, Vauhini Vara, Washington Leave a comment